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APA Psychotherapy Training Videos are intended solely for educational purposes for mental health professionals. Viewers are expected to treat confidential material found herein according to strict professional guidelines. Unauthorized viewing is prohibited.In ""Using the Thought Record"", Drs. Joan Davidson, Jacqueline B. Persons, and Michael A. Tompkins demonstrate and discuss the use of the thought record in cognitive - behavioral therapy. The thought record helps show the client how his or her negative thoughts lead to negative feelings and maladaptive behaviors. The thought record also helps promote a change in this pattern. This video provides a foundation for these two uses of the thought record, and a demonstration of each use with clients.This video features a client portrayed by an actor on the basis of actual case material.